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lol OP, none of your comparisons are apples to apples. 335 is more direct comparison to G37S. And 335 will both perform and cost more.
They are not supposed to be apples to apples. What enthusiast wants to step backwards into a new car that equals what their old car did when it was stock? If I get a new car it better outperform my old one.
They are not supposed to be apples to apples. What enthusiast wants to step backwards into a new car that equals what their old car did when it was stock? If I get a new car it better outperform my old one.
Or excel in a different area... like offroading, hauling, a low carbon footprint, people hauling, or luxury and comfort. Next Car doesn't necessarily mean it has to be another high performance vehicle.
But if it does, then you're absolutly correct. Next Car should be better.
Or give me more ideas for great sports cars and talk me into yet another illogical car decision.
Not sure where you're at on brand preference but a 2011 or newer coyote mustang might go well with the leaf. Think the first year cars with the 5.0 were around 410 horse up to like 435 now. You can get a solid axle car for even money, or likely somewhat less than, your G. And, unlike most cars now, there's lots of 6-speed models around. If you're hankering for just silly power there's a number of FI kits available for these cars too.
Or just splurge and go new. That'll get you 460 horse and a sub 4 second 0-60. You'll have to suffer through the new 10 speed auto to get those times though apparently...
I know. And my plans are for the same. But sometimes I think I would appreciate a gentle, luxury-minded car, which my G no longer is.
Hey a little NVH never killed anyone (that I know of).
Originally Posted by NW_6MT
Not sure where you're at on brand preference but a 2011 or newer coyote mustang might go well with the leaf. Think the first year cars with the 5.0 were around 410 horse up to like 435 now. You can get a solid axle car for even money, or likely somewhat less than, your G. And, unlike most cars now, there's lots of 6-speed models around. If you're hankering for just silly power there's a number of FI kits available for these cars too.
Or just splurge and go new. That'll get you 460 horse and a sub 4 second 0-60. You'll have to suffer through the new 10 speed auto to get those times though apparently...
That is another good idea. I was actually looking at Boss 302 Leguna Seca's as I remembered that being the best of the live axle cars, but they go for stupid money and have really ugly paint/sticker schemes. You can almost get a new GT350 for the same money!?!
I saw that about the 10 spd. A/T. I forget which Camaro (ZL1?) also achieved its best lap time at the Nurburgring with the A/T. yea for technology, but that news just makes me feel like the machines have won. I still want to shift my own gears.
OP, have you driven today's model Mustang yet? The last time I test-drove one there were numerous positive things I could say about the car. However, the negs were pretty high, too. For one, the interior is a big improvement over the previous model, but still pretty crude. Another is the roof-line, which isn't nearly as claustrophobic as the Camaro, but still awkward and cave-like. Another is the long, long hood; it's like piloting a cigarette boat. And most importantly, the build quality is crap. Fenders, trunk, hood, doors... fitment and gap is all wrong.
Hey a little NVH never killed anyone (that I know of).
That is another good idea. I was actually looking at Boss 302 Leguna Seca's as I remembered that being the best of the live axle cars, but they go for stupid money and have really ugly paint/sticker schemes. You can almost get a new GT350 for the same money!?!
I saw that about the 10 spd. A/T. I forget which Camaro (ZL1?) also achieved its best lap time at the Nurburgring with the A/T. yea for technology, but that news just makes me feel like the machines have won. I still want to shift my own gears.
2012/2013 Boss 302 can be had for $30,000 roughly(with 20k miles). ZL1 (AT) beat the GT350 by about 15 seconds, ZL1 1LE(Manual) posted an even faster time.
Funny, I was just looking at the Boss myself today and the times it can throw down are just insane. Plus, nice knowing you can drive the the car and it will only retain it's value.
I guess I'm in a different spot than most. I'm overall pretty satisfied with the G and plan to drive it into the ground. I still think it's a good looking car and after seeing several hit 250k + miles I've got a long way to go even with 121k on the clock. Every single thing on the car still works perfectly and it runs a 13.6 in the 1/4.
If I absolutely had to replace the G I'd probably hold out for the 2018 Honda Accord Sport sedan with the 2.0T and 6mt.
Next car will be a 93+ MR2 SW20. By far the most fun overall car to drive imo. I'm putting together a 5SGTE and hope to find a clean chassis to drop it into here in the next 2-3 years. They're well engineered and are such a classic design. I'd be satisfied with a fun 5-600whp.
I don't expect to buy another car in the relatively short time I have left on this Earth, but if something happened to the G, I'd buy a Golf GTI or lease some sort of BMW.
No argument there.
